Editors note: This essay is the first in a series of eight articles, “Maritime Strategy on the Rocks,” that examines different aspects and implications of the recently released tri-service maritime strategy, Advantage at Sea: Prevailing with Integrated All-Domain Naval Power. Be sure to read the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh essays in the series. We thank Prof. Jon Caverley of the U.S. Naval War College for his assistance in coordinating this series. Is it really possible for the United States to maintain its extensive global security commitments while dealing with four serious rivals across three separate regions? During the administration of Donald … Continue reading Defense Strategy and the Empire State of Mind: How Preparing for the Best Can Leave Washington Vulnerable to the Rest